Tag: Luka Doncic

JJ Redick: It’s Been ‘Really Nice’ To Have Luka Doncic Back With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round playoff series despite being without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. There still is no concrete timeline…

Lakers Injury Update: Kevin Durant Questionable; Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out For Game 2

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that star guards Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) remain out for Game 2 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Rockets star Kevin Durant…

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Not Named NBA MVP Finalist

The NBA announced the MVP finalists for the 2025-26 season, which were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. That means Los Angeles Lakers star Luka…

JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return

JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Doncic and Reaves expected…

Reviewing Lakers-Rockets Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of First-Round Series

The middle of the Western Conference was in flux for much of the regular season as four teams were separated by just a couple of games. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers wound up with the fourth seed and…

Lakers Have Clean Injury Report For Game 1 Against Rockets Outside Of Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers' injury report for Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets is exactly as expected. Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) are out, but the rest…

Luka Doncic ‘Grateful’ After Being Granted Eligibility For NBA Awards

The NBA finally made its ruling on Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, deeming him eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold. Doncic and the NBPA appealed to the league using the Extraordinary Circumstances clause…

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Granted Eligibility For End-Of-Season Awards

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is eligible for all annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season. Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain with five games remaining in the season. His status for the…

Luka Doncic Extends NBA Scoring Streak For International Players

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has won the NBA's scoring title in his first full season donning the purple and gold. He averaged 33.5 points per game in 64 games of action, putting him clearly ahead of the next-highest…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Both Out ‘Indefinitely’

At the very least, both Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique injury) will be out to start the playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers. While there is some slight hope that one…